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007.05.1-X. FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT.

AR ADC 007.05.1-XArkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 007. Department of Health
Division 05. Health Facility Services
Rule 1. Rules and Regulations for Health Maintenance Organizations in Arkansas
Ark. Admin. Code 007.05.1-X
007.05.1-X. FACILITIES AND ENVIRONMENT.
Currentness
A. Facilities owned and/or operated by the Health Maintenance Organization.
1. There shall be a described Physical Plant for all such facilities.
2. There shall be sufficient equipment and supplies for examination, diagnosis, and treatment in accordance with Enrollee contracts.
3. There shall be a listing which shall include the name and location of the facility or facilities other than the main service location, if any, enumerating the services offered at each facility location and the service hours, including evenings and holidays. The lists shall be available to the Director and the Enrollees.
4. Such facilities shall comply with the applicable parts of the Physical Environment Section, Outpatient Facilities, of the currently certified Rules and Regulations for Hospitals and Related Institutions, as promulgated by the Department.
5. The Physical Plant shall comply with all applicable provisions of state and local fire safety, plumbing, and building codes.
B. Contracted Providers of Services. If all or part of the HMO services are to be performed by contract with Providers of service, the following shall apply:
1. All Providers of service shall be licensed or registered according to applicable state and local laws;
2. All contracted services shall be clearly identifiable.
Any major changes in the scope of services to be offered to Enrollees shall be approved by the Director. Notification of changes shall be forwarded to the Director at least one month in advance of their anticipated implementation.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.05.1-X, AR ADC 007.05.1-X
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